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What is the meaning of 'abstract' in the context of a research article?
What is the meaning of 'abstract' in the context of a research article?
- An alphabetized list of resources referred to in the article
- A detailed explanation of the research methods used
- A comprehensive investigation into existing scholarship about a topic
- A brief summary of the research article's purpose (correct)
In the context of academic publishing, what is 'peer review'?
In the context of academic publishing, what is 'peer review'?
- The determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of a source
- The evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others in the same field (correct)
- An organized digital collection of information such as EBSCOhost, PubMed, or ProQuest
- An examination into facts or principles through systematic questioning
What does the term 'correlation' refer to?
What does the term 'correlation' refer to?
- An immediate, first-hand account of a topic or event
- Describes qualities or characteristics
- A relationship between two things in which one is directly the result of the other
- A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things (correct)
What does 'plagiarism' mean in the context of scholarly work?
What does 'plagiarism' mean in the context of scholarly work?
What is 'qualitative data' used to describe?
What is 'qualitative data' used to describe?
What does a 'primary source' provide?
What does a 'primary source' provide?
What is the term for sources that index, abstract, organize, compile, or digest other sources?
What is the term for sources that index, abstract, organize, compile, or digest other sources?
Which term describes the degree to which information from a source directly addresses the research question?
Which term describes the degree to which information from a source directly addresses the research question?
What is the term for a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole?
What is the term for a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole?
Which term describes sources that include analyses, interpretations, or descriptions of events or topics taken from firsthand accounts?
Which term describes sources that include analyses, interpretations, or descriptions of events or topics taken from firsthand accounts?
Flashcards
Abstract (in research)
Abstract (in research)
A brief summary of a research article's purpose.
Peer Review
Peer Review
Evaluation of work by experts in the same field.
Correlation
Correlation
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
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Qualitative Data
Qualitative Data
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Primary Source
Primary Source
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Tertiary Source
Tertiary Source
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Relevance
Relevance
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Proportion
Proportion
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Secondary Source
Secondary Source
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Study Notes
Academic Publishing Terms
- Abstract: A brief summary of a research article, providing an overview of the main points, methodology, and conclusions.
Research Evaluation
- Peer Review: A process where experts in the same field review and evaluate a research article to ensure its quality, validity, and relevance before publication.
Statistics and Data
- Correlation: A statistical relationship between two or more variables, where changes in one variable are associated with changes in another.
Academic Integrity
- Plagiarism: The act of presenting someone else's ideas, words, or work as one's own, without proper credit or acknowledgement, in the context of scholarly work.
Research Methods
- Qualitative Data: Non-numerical data that describes qualities, characteristics, or attributes of a phenomenon, often obtained through observations, interviews, or focus groups.
Information Sources
- Primary Source: A original source that provides firsthand information, such as data, observations, or insights, directly from the research or event.
Information Retrieval
- Secondary Source: A source that indexes, abstracts, organizes, compiles, or digests other sources, providing an overview or summary of existing information.
Research Relevance
- Relevance: The degree to which information from a source directly addresses the research question, providing useful insights or answers.
Data Analysis
- Proportion: A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole, often used to express a fraction or percentage of a larger dataset.
Information Sources
- Secondary Source with Interpretation: A source that includes analyses, interpretations, or descriptions of events or topics taken from firsthand accounts, providing a deeper understanding of the original information.
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Test your knowledge on academic research, citation, and scholarly publication with this quiz. Explore concepts such as abstract, accuracy, authority, and bibliography.
